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Sheetz announces grand opening for Wilmington location
Sheetz will soon have its second store open in the Wilmington area. The restaurant and convenience chain announced Wednesday that its first location in Wilmington will open Tuesday, July 30 at 2517 Shipyard Blvd., according to a news release. Earlier in July, Sheetz opened a location in Hampstead. ...
Wizarding Weekend serves up special Potter-themed food and drink
Looking for a love potion, a butterbeer or a Ron Cheesely hot dog to satisfy your Harry Potter appetite? No need to wave your magic wand for Harry Potter-themed food and drink at the upcoming Wizarding Weekend events Friday to Sunday in downtown Wilson — the participating bars and restaurants will do that for you. The Fantastic Drinks and Where […] The post Wizarding Weekend serves up special Potter-themed food and drink first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wilmington teen hits the right notes at national singing competition
Chase Barnette hates to lose. Whether it’s on the basketball court, in a state track and field meet, or at a national singing competition, the recent Coastal Christian High School graduate wants to come out on top. “I hate losing more than I like winning,” Barnette explained. ...
Chinese fast food chain eyes Leland for next location
A popular Chinese fast food chain has submitted plans to bring a location to Leland. Site plans for a Panda Express are currently under review, according to the town's ongoing development webpage. The submitted plans show the 2,697-square-foot restaurant would be located in the growing Leland Town Center area near the intersection...
'Mama bear's coming': Raleigh mom on alert after break-in attempt with kids inside
A Raleigh homeowner called 911 after she was startled by the footage on her security camera. Two men were seen walking around in the backyard, attempting to break into the home while her five kids were inside. It happened at her home on Boaz Road in southeast Raleigh. Renee is...
U.S. Army soldier sentenced to three years in prison on fraud, theft of government property charges
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — A U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW3), Christopher Hammond, 38, was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a scheme that resulted in the theft of government property in which he got at least $2 million in proceeds. Hammond was also ordered to pay restitution in the […]
More care is coming for New Hanover and Pender residents with progress on new hospital
A new hospital located in Scotts Hill is another step closer to serving residents in northern New Hanover County and eastern Pender County. The construction crew for Novant Scotts Hill Medical Center placed its last beam on the three-story, 250,000-square-foot community hospital building Tuesday afternoon, marking the completion of the building’s steel structure. The...
RESPECTABLE SHOWING: Tar River Softball finishes with six wins, six losses at states
Tar River Softball’s three all-star teams made respectable showings in the Tar Heel Leagues Inc. State Softball Tournament over the weekend in Benson. The 8U, 12U and 16U squads combined for six wins and six losses in the double-elimination event. Each of them went 2-2 and made it to the third day of competition. “The teams seemed to enjoy themselves and were extremely competitive,” said Alex Langley, Athletics Division Supervisor...
Real Time Intelligence Center helps police fight, deter crime
Rocky Mount police Chief Robert Hassell highlighted the benefits of the police department’s Real Time Intelligence Center, which uses an online platform to integrate and enhance data from investigations to help make Rocky Mount safer, in a demonstration of the new technology on Tuesday. “This is more than just having this as a tool to investigate crime. It also is a deterrent to prevent crime,” Hassell told reporters minutes after police officers showed how the fūsus platform worked in a fictional pursuit of a wanted...
Cooper: He's not talked with Harris about being her VP
TYNER — Governor Roy Cooper told reporters Wednesday that he has not been approached by Vice President Kamala Harris about serving as her vice presidential running mate in this fall’s presidential election. Cooper was in Chowan County for a dedication ceremony Apex Clean Energy held to celebrate completion of the first wind turbines in what will be its 45-turbine Timbermill Wind project in the northern end of the county. The governor signed his name to a blade on one of the completed wind turbines during...
Eastern North Carolina hospitals seeing boosts in emergency department visits
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — Some Eastern North Carolina hospitals have reported bumps in COVID-19 cases recently. In the most recent report from the North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, 4.9 percent of emergency department visits showed symptoms of a respiratory virus, up 0.2 percent from the prior week. Cathy Fischer, The Director […]
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